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Finding new policy : confused how to answer a ?
Ok so my car insurance comes to the end in july. I am filling out the forms on the compare websites but not sure how to answer one question. The car is mine and i am the policy holder. My husband is on my policy always has been since a driving offence in 2005 made a policy in his own right expensive. Anyway he drives as…
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AA Breakdown cover
Is AA's Parts and Garage cover really it's all it's cracked up to be, or is there a hidden snag? It seems too good to be true, particularly if (like me) you have an older car.
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Mr Clutch price promise
On my search for an alternative garage, I just stumbled across a deal from Mr Clutch. It says they'll beat any like-for-like official clutch quote and you'll get £10 off if you find a cheaper clutch. Which seems quite a good deal and they have one in my area. Anybody used them before?
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Used car rights help
I bought a 2005 Ford Focus from a Ford dealership about 3 months ago. In these three months, 3 separate issues have arisen with the car. What rights do i have regarding this? I was issued with a 3 month warranty which is now coming to an end. I know what will happen, in a few months time something else will arise. I am…
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Moto Motorway Services App - Worth having...
Just a tip for motorway drivers... I know that buying coffee from motorway services is not MSE at all but given that sometimes it's convenient - download the "Moto Deals" app for your phone. They offer a daily deal at Moto chain motorway services. Every time we've used it, it's been BOGOF on hot drinks at Costa or BOGOF on…
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A.I. Solutions (AVIS)
my car got rear ended, and ended up in repair 15th June and is still in repair, but at the end ready for a wash and inspection. Repair company have been great in all this 2-3 times a week a very polite courtesy call to let me know what's going on. A.I. on the other hand have been total nightmares, I have a rental car from…
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05 Fiesta Brake Pedal fault?
I seem to have an intermittent fault on my brake pedal; when i go to brake the pedal barely travels and hits a hard stop, with a slight juddering feeling at times (ABS kicking in?). I *think* it may be related to the clutch pedal as I've noiced that I've crept into resting my left foot on the clutch at times and it seems…
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Hit by another car in supermarket car park
Hi all, My partner was reversing into a space in a supermarket car park this afternoon when some idiot accelerated fast up to the car and tried to squeeze past in between the back of the car and the space. Needless to say he ended up smashing into the rear corner of my partner's car. His car was far worse off damage wise…
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Can I be main driver on two cars?
Currently my NCB is being used on one Policy which is protected, When I go to confused.com to do a search for another car I tick (currently has protected NCB), is this okay? for me to be main driver on two cars. Since Ive filling the Correct information on Confused.com the insurance company who give me a quote will know…
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After a dodgy start......
my car has passed its MOT. :cool2: It didn't start well. Two bulbs out and a misaligned headlamp. I thought "Here we go". :( Amazingly, the rest went like a dream. Garage replaced the bulbs and tweaked the headlamp aim, and I received a lovely pass certificate. :j The new MOT certificates are bit crappy looking though,…
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vibrating fanbelt
Hi, i will try to keep this as brief as possible, basically i have had issues with fan belt on 2L hdi xsara picasso, the belt would vibrate up and down and looked like it was also twisting as well, i have replaced over time to cure this the belt x3, both tensioners, crank pulley, power steering pump. After replacing the…
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Chuckability.
There are times, thankfully rare and infrequent when circumstances require you to explore the previously unplumbed limits of your cars handling ability. Such an experience happened to me today and it is very much due to the hidden depths of my 3 series that I am still able to relate the event. I was driving below the speed…
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Can't get wheel off ford Mondeo
Tried to change my front wheel today Which is flat but having jacked it up and removed the bolts the wheel wouldn't budge. After ten minutes of trying to remove it and gently knocking it with my foot it was still not willing to negotiate! Any tips to help get this wheel off would be great fully received...
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responsability of train operating companys to provide a service
If a train operating company fails to provide an advertised service in the evening due to their own fault in not having enough staff to operate the service (which they have admitted)and meaning over a hours wait for another service do i have a case for any refund compensation etc.This happened not in a way side station but…
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Is it legal to drive a Fiesta when the boot won't open?
My son was rear-ended last night by a taxi. He phoned his insurance company immediately and was told that even though the car was drive-able he shouldn't do so and they would arrange a hire-car. The hire-car hasn't arrived and he really needs to get to work. Does anyone know if it is illegal to drive his car in the…
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Rail Delay Site?
Just wondering whether anyone knows of sites which logs and provides details of rail delays? Usually for delays over 30 mins passengers can claim a partial refund yet if you don't claim on the day or soon afterwards it isn't always possible to remember which specific train you caught and the precise length of the delay.…
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Car problems
Hi I know this is probably a bit difficult to say but I was just wondering if anyone had any indications as to what may be wrong with my car. I have a 1998 Ford Focus which sometimes whilst driving the speedometer will cut out so I don't know what speed I'm doing. Also on occasions the engine will cut out and the steering…
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public transport between paralympics venues and kings cross area
Hi all, I've put this in the Olympics board too, but wondered if anyone might be able to help here. I see availability for some paralympics events on 30th and 31st August, can anyone tell me which venue is easiest to get to and back from, to the Kings Cross area (we arrive by train there on Thursday morning, are staying in…
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insurance hike ?
hi there, got caught with no insurance, turns out policy had ran out 5 days previously, still no excuses, paid the fine and recieved the 6 points. i was paying 300 a year third party fire and theft. now i know all companies are different, but roughly how much do you think my premiums will go up ? cars of the road at…
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Car Damage, who's liable
All, my car was damaged in a private residents carpark attached to the Waitrose block of flats where I live, Waitrose have refused to pay, but they have no measures in place to prevent unlawful entry to the private carparking section. I'm pretty sure they are liable as part of thier CSR to ensure people using their…
